Fruit Chaat Recipe

A common Indian or Pakistani snack, fruit chaat is created with a blend of fresh fruits, spices, and tangy seasonings like chaat masala or lemon. This meal, which blends sweetness, saltiness, and a hint of spice, is tasty and refreshing.

Mar 18, 2025 - 14:46
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Fruit Chaat Recipe
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time  min
Serving 4
Difficulty Easy

A colorful and tasty street snack from Pakistan and India, fruit chaat is created by combining different fresh fruits like oranges, papayas, pomegranates, and apples. In addition to a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, it is usually seasoned with a mixture of spices such as cumin powder, black salt, and chaat masala. For added taste, the meal is frequently garnished with yogurt or tart tamarind chutney. Fruit Chaat is light, refreshing, and may be tailored to your tastes by adding different fruits and spices. Enjoyed as a nutritious snack or appetizer, it has the ideal balance of sweetness, saltiness, and spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1/2 pomegranate, seeds separated
  • 1/2 papaya, chopped
  • 1 small cucumber, chopped (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 tbsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp black salt
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp tamarind chutney (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 100-150 kcal
  • Protein: 1-2 g
  • Fat: 0-1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
  • Fiber: 4-5 g
  • Sugar: 15-20 g
  • Sodium: 100-150 mg
  • Vitamin A: 5-10% of Daily Value
  • Vitamin C: 20-30% of Daily Value
  • Calcium: 2-4% of Daily Value
  • Iron: 2-4% of Daily Value

Directions

  • Chopping a variety of fresh fruits, including apples, oranges, pomegranates, papayas, and cucumbers (if using), is the first step in making Fruit Chaat.  
  • Put all of the chopped fruits in a big bowl for mixing.  
  • To equally cover the fruits with the spices, add the lemon juice, chaat masala, black salt, and roasted cumin powder to the bowl and stir thoroughly.  
  • You can add tamarind chutney for more tang.  
  • If desired, add fresh cilantro leaves as a garnish after gently tossing everything together.  
  • Serve right away for a tasty and refreshing snack.